Read More

“This would support local policy objectives to increase the housing numbers of Thanet and provide much needed residential development along with a modern public facility to replace The Holly Tree Public House.”

They also said the fire has caused a “considerable amount of impact” on the visual aesthetic of the building from the street, creating an “eyesore”.

The Holly Tree pub, pictured in July 2017, was left in a terrible state (Image: Google)

But the plans have been met with strong objections from residents who have raised concerns about the scale of the development, visual design of the building, insufficient parking and potentially increased traffic.